CinemaOSSeries · 2026 · 1 Season

Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga

10%(2)Documentary

With exclusive access to new research, David Olusoga reveals the most comprehensive picture yet of the British slave traders who trafficked three million Africans into slavery.

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
September 21, 2026
Last aired
September 28, 2026
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Network
BBC Two

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring
David Olusoga

David Olusoga

Self - Presenter

Michael Bennett

Self - Expert

Jerry Brotton

Self - Expert

Lila O'Leary Chambers

Self - Expert

William Pettigrew

Self - Expert

Nick Radburn

Self - Expert

Edmond Smith

Self - Expert

Kimberley Thomas

Self - Expert

Creative team
Showrunner
David Olusoga
David Olusoga
Sanjay Singhal
Written by
David Olusoga
David Olusoga
Produced by
Kat Feavers

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